ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgery Exam Custom GI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diverticular disease. The nurse should expect the client to report abdominal pain in which of the following locations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diverticular disease commonly affects the sigmoid colon, causing pain in the lower left quadrant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary Instructions with a client who has episodes of billary colic from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following diets should the nurse reinforce in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low-fat diet reduces gallbladder workload, preventing biliary colic episodes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to collect data about the abdomen of a client who reports "stomach pain". Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspection is the first step in abdominal assessment to observe for visible abnormalities before altering bowel activity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydroxyzine HCL 50 mg PO. Available is hydroxyzine oral suspension 25 mg/5 mL. How many ml. should the nurse administer?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 10 ml
Rationale: Dose calculation: (50 mg ÷25 mg/5 ml) = 10 ml.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for docusate sodium. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements Indicates the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Docusate softens stools within 1-3 days, indicating correct client understanding.